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HB89 would allow the Shelby County delegation of the Legislature to take over board appointments.
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- Governor
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
- Legislature
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama
- Education
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Legislature
The proposed budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers.
Legislature
The agency's cut stands in stark contrast to the rest of the proposed budget, which saw growth for most.
News
Lori Herring now works alongside librarians that her organizations has consistently painted as “groomers.”
Local news
The event is facing online backlash after an anti-LGBTQ website emphasized that the event will be "kid-friendly."
Legislature
A second bill has been filed that would allow librarians to be held criminally liable for breaking Alabama obscenity law.
Legislature
That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget.
Legislature
The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.
Legislature
Members of the committee implied the bill could lead to charges against librarians who allow minors to check out materials with transgender connections.
Courts
Former Director Andrew Foster alleges the board committed at least four violations of the Open Meetings Act when they fired him.